Set up a diamond with 4 sets of stumps Bowler / feeder starts in the middle and can bowl to any batter 4 wicket keepers start at a cone behind the stumps everyone else is fielders Rules: tip & run coach may call any new instruction (i.e. run 2 or reverse the direction of running) bowler can bowl as soon as they have the ball (continuous cricket) batting team bats either (a) until all batters are out or (b) for a specified time i.e. 3 minutes Batters must run with their bats Team that scores the most runs wins
Fielders - hands ready for the catch / backing up, ready to relay the ball back
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